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Michigan Department of Commerce (0.2 linear feet, 1983-1993) documents Ross' service as Director of Commerce under the Blanchard Administration from 1984 to 1989. He worked to change Michigan's image to make the state more attractive for investment by corporations at a time when Michigan's economy was struggling and reorganized the Commerce Department. The papers include documents on economic strategy for Michigan and newspaper articles and correspondence as people react to his resignation.